A survey of 1,000 footie fans revealed that a quarter would be willing to drop everything to be in the German capital. After enduring years of disappointment, 44% wouldn’t want to miss what could be a historic moment for the Three Lions.
As flight prices to Germany soar, 30% would contemplate flying to another country and renting a car to drive to Germany to save on costs.
The study was commissioned by Skyscanner, which provided additional insight revealing that the average cost of a direct flight from the UK to Dusseldorf for England’s opening game could set fans back £454.
However, by flying from London to neighbouring Luxembourg and hiring a vehicle to drive to Germany, fans could save up to £278.
For England’s final group match in Cologne against Slovenia, the average cost of flying direct would be £362, compared to catching a flight from Manchester to Amsterdam, and renting a car for just £168 over two and a half times cheaper than a direct flight.
Laura Lindsay at Skyscanner commented: “As the Euros kick off, we know many people will be following the action and wanting to travel to Germany.”
“Whether you are planning a midsummer’s dream trip to support your team or just want to be there to soak up the atmosphere, there are still ways for footie fans to get on the road and not miss out.”
“But shopping around and comparing your options has never been more important. For savvy fans, flying to somewhere close to Germany instead of direct and picking up cheap car hire to drive to your destination will result in savings.”
The study also revealed that a third of supporters are keen on the idea of jetting off to Germany to catch the live action with a quarter even willing to hit the road for the entire journey.
Yet, they could pocket an impressive £453 in savings if they opt for this travel hack for the opening game, by flying from Manchester to Amsterdam and then driving, rather than taking a direct flight. Moreover, 42% of these footie enthusiasts would consider renting a car and sharing it with their mates.
In fact, regardless of whether their team has made it to the finals or not, 22% of fans are still eager to experience the Euros. And a solid 35% reckon the vibes in Germany will trump those in their local pub back home.